**Description** **Introduction** Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Surgical Technologist Extern opening with HCA Florida Palms West Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team. **Benefits** HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** We are seeking a Surgical Technologist Extern for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! **Job Summary and Qualifications** The Surgical Technologist Extern delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services to support the efficient operation of the surgical suite. Under the supervision of the Circulating RN, the Surgical Technologist Extern assists the surgical staff in the perioperative process in accordance with the Surgical Technologist Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The Surgical Technologist Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an approved school of surgical technology and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved. **What responsibilities you will handle:** + Collaborates with the Circulating RN and Surgical Tech to organize the operating suite with instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day + Reviews daily cases to ensure adequate stocking + Ensures proper functioning of equipment/instruments prior to procedures + Assists in creating and maintaining an orderly sterile instrument table + Utilizes physician preference cards for efficient setup + Assists in preparing for emergency and add on cases rapidly and effectively + Assists with providing care and comfort for the patient throughout the perioperative process + Transports patients to and from surgical suite as needed + Aids in the transfer, positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures in accordance with hospital standards + Performs and/or assists in scrub/gown/glove process for self and team + Assists surgical team during each procedure as instructed, including passing instruments, operating specialty equipment, patient monitoring, handling of medications or specimens, replenishing supplies. + Assists in completing all sponge, sharp, and instrument counts and reports all discrepancies to the nurse or surgeon + Assists with room turnover, including cleaning, restocking of supplies, and setup/cleaning/removal of equipment and instrumentation as needed + Participates in patient and procedural verification + Responds to lifesaving situations, including fire and disaster situations + Responds promptly to on-call situations as scheduled + Helps maintain a safe, organized environment for personnel and patients + Demonstrates commitment to patient safety initiatives including patient falls and restraints + Ensures patient privacy and comfort + Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records, and advocates for patient rights as needed + Applies the principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and maintain optimum patient care + Follows universal precautions as required by hospital and OSHA policies + Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, and coworkers + Utilizes appropriate chains of command to communicate pertinent information + Uses system to report potential patient safety issues What qualifications you will need: + Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date + High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Preferred + Must be currently enrolled in an approved Surgical Technologist program HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is a 204-bed facility in Palm Beach County. We offer preventative and elective programs and surgeries. We are an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Primary Stroke Center. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has emergency services, a dedicated New Life Center and a Level II NICU. We have a full-service Children’s Hospital. Services include outpatient rehabilitation, an aquatics center, orthopedic spine center, robotics, and interventional radiology. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is located on a 94-acre campus in Palm Beach County. The surrounding areas include Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee. Wellington is known for its parks and quality schools. Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee are known for their large acreage parcels, new homes, and equestrian community. We invite you to explore career opportunities with us at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Join our team of top healthcare professionals while enjoying all Palm Beach County has to offer. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. Â "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical Technologist Extern opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. **We are interviewing apply today!** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.